David Guetta's music career ground to a standstill when he began to suffer crippling panic attacks. The French DJ started having the anxiety attacks in 2012 and they often stopped him making music as he could not function properly.
He tells Britain's The Times newspaper, "There was a moment when I couldn't make music. I would get in the studio and... Panic attacks are when your brain is completely going crazy because you are doing a lot of 'What if, what if, what if.'"
Guetta was too ashamed to discuss the condition with his friends and family, but he plucked up the courage to address his problem after meeting a fellow sufferer at a dinner party.
He explains, "I'm like, 'Oh really, that's interesting.' And I didn't say I had it. I was really ashamed at the time... (But then he said) 'There's one thing you need to understand. No one is going to die. The person who has the panic attack is not going to die. And whatever decision you have to take in your life the person you're going to hurt is not going to die and if someone is going to hurt you you're not going to die either.'
"That (advice) helped me so much, it was incredible. The best way is to face it. Say 'Come on! I'm not afraid of you! Because you know you're not going to die'."
Guetta reveals he has moved forward, but is still not completely recovered, adding, "It's not perfect yet, but it's way, way better."

This year will mark the tenth Doctor Who Christmas special since the series revival in 2005. It will also be the first special starring the Twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi. Every Christmas special is different; the episode can be cheesy or epic, heartwarming or heartbreaking. But two things are always certain: there will be aliens involved, and it will be very British. So get ready to pop open your Christmas cracker (it’s a UK thing) by checking out these top moments from past specials.
1. Our introduction to the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant):
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2. Attack of the killer Christmas tree:
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3. When Ten picked out his new outfit:
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4. Rose and Ten being adorable:
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When we started to love them together.
5. Getting to know the brilliance that is Donna Noble:
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The sassiest companion.
6. The moment the Doctor had been waiting for:
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7. This awesome speech:
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8. When the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) embraced his inner Santa:
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9. This beautiful line:
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10. When the Doctor rode a carriage pulled by a flying shark:
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Only on Doctor Who.
11. The Doctor being a goofball:
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12. When Eleven reunited with the Ponds:
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Happy tears!
13. Clara discovering the TARDIS on a cloud:
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14. When we saw present-day Clara for the first time:
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15. When the Doctor was given a new regeneration cycle:
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16. The Eleventh Doctor’s final words:
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This is what we meant by "heartbreaking."
17. When Eleven sees Amy for the last time:
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We hope this Doctor Who Christmas tradition continues for years to come!
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British singer Chris Martin tried to get David Bowie to record a duet with him but was rejected for not trying hard enough. The veteran musician snubbed the Coldplay frontman because he did not feel the song he was asked to collaborate on was Martin's best effort.
At the inaugural BBC Music Awards on Thursday (11Dec14), in a video link of stars speaking about Bowie's success, Martin opened up about the musician.
He humorously spoke about his annoyance at Bowie's return to music with a new single in 2013, saying, "When Where Are We Now? came out I was staggered, and also annoyed. Like, 'Come on, it's not fair.' He's already got all these amazing songs and then this instant classic.
"One time, I sent him a song to ask him to sing on it. He called me and said, 'It's not one of your best.' He's got very high standards and I appreciate that. It inspires the rest of us to keep our standards high."

Pharrell Williams picked up International Artist and Song of the Year honours at the inaugural BBC Music Awards on Thursday night (11Dec14). The hitmaker beat out Prince, Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton to land the international award at the London ceremony, while he snatched the public vote for Song of the Year for his smash hit Happy.
Accepting his first award from pal Gwen Stefani via satellite, Williams said, "The U.K. has always been amazing to me and so many other artists who just want to do different things. It's been an amazing experience and a great journey."
And picking up his best song prize, he added, "How amazing it is to have a song that is considered among all of the other really, really great songs."
Ed Sheeran was another big winner - he claimed the award for British Artist of the Year, beating acts such as David Bowie, Jungle and Elbow.
Collecting his honour from Sir Tom Jones, the Sing hitmaker thanked "everyone who has bought a record, bought a ticket, streamed on YouTube, done anything, listened to my music."
Performance highlights included sets from Sheeran, One Direction, Coldplay, Ella Henderson and Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne, who were backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

"We're in Toronto, it's snowing outside, I'm with one of my best friends in the whole world, David Oyelowo. We're very, very thrilled that the film was recognised, what a morning!" Selma director Ava Duvernay shared the excitement of the film's four Golden Globe Awards nominations with her leading man, David Oyelowo, who portrays late civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. onscreen.

Selma director Ava Duvernay made history when the Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced on Thursday (11Dec14) by becoming the first African-American female filmmaker to score a nod. Producer and star Oprah Winfrey invited little-known DuVernay to direct the acclaimed Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic after the film's leading man, David Oyelowo, urged the media mogul to check out her low budget film Middle of Nowhere.
The gamble paid off - Selma has become an Oscars frontrunner and the film landed four nominations when the Golden Globes shortlist was announced, including a Best Director nod for DuVernay.
But she admits she only wanted one - a Best Actor nomination for Oyelowo.
She tells The Hollywood Reporter, "All I was thinking in my heart, truly, was 'Please, just David, just David...' This man put every ounce of his heart and spirit and mind, every piece of his DNA into this picture."
Only two other African-Americans, both male, have been nominated in the best director category - Spike Lee for Do The Right Thing and Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave.
Thrilled Oyelowo tells the publication, "She's the first black woman to be nominated for best director. She's made a little bit of history. It's so wonderful. I'm so proud of her. She's only been doing this for five years, this is her third movie. It's a big moment for her."

Actresses Rosario Dawson and Jenny Slate have locked lips onscreen as part of a new video series, called 9 Kisses. The stars are showcased in the New York Times Magazine's feature, which pairs 18 of the year's best actors in nine different scenes that lead up to a kiss.
Dawson and Slate's scenario takes place in the back of a convertible, as they count down the seconds until the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. They then kiss and playfully embrace each other.
British actors David Oyelowo and Timothy Spall also share a same-sex kiss during an arm wrestling match. Spall plants a smooch on Oyelowo to distract him and win the power challenge.
Other duos who agreed to lock lips for the publication's Great Performers issue include Benedict Cumberbatch and Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Steve Carell, Shailene Woodley and Jack O'Connell, Kristen Stewart and Chadwick Boseman, Patricia Arquette and Jason Schwartzman, Julianne Moore and John Lithgow, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Miles Teller.

As 2014 comes to an end, we are looking back at the year in pop culture. Some celebrities had a breakout year or continued their success, while others saw their professional or personal lives go downhill. Here are the celebs who had a great 2014...and those who didn't.
BEST
1. Jimmy Fallon
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The late-night host took over The Tonight Show in February, bringing his contagious enthusiasm to a larger audience. He and his wife also welcomed their second daughter, Frances. Oh, and he was just named Entertainment Weekly's Entertainer of the Year!
2. Chris Pratt
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Parks and Recreation fans already knew Chris was adorable and hilarious, but Guardians of the Galaxy put him on the map as an action hero (and total stud). 2015 is looking good for Pratt too, if Jurrasic World is any hint.
3. Taylor Swift
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Her album may be called 1989, but Taylor absolutely dominated 2014. From selling millions of records to hanging out with her posse of celebrity BFFs, the singer was everywhere.
4. Matthew McConaughey
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He started out the year winning an Oscar, starred in True Detective, and then blew our minds in Interstellar. The Mcconaissance is still in full swing, and we’re alright, alright, alright with that.
5. Lupita Nyong’o
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Another Oscar winner this year, Lupita wowed audiences with her film debut in 12 Years a Slave, and was cast in one of next year’s most anticipated films, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
6. Shailene Woodley
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The actress was the queen of book adaptations this year, starring in the first Divergent movie and then making us all cry as a teen with cancer in The Fault in Our Stars.
7. Iggy Azalea
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Iggy was on the radio constantly this summer, both with her single “Fancy” and her collaboration with Ariana Grande on “Problem.” The Australian became the first artist since The Beatles to have the number 1 and 2 Billboard Hot 100 songs at the same time with their first two hits.
8. Neil Patrick Harris
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NPH had a banner year, finishing his nine-year role as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, winning a Tony for the lead in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and getting married to longtime partner David Burtka. And oh yeah, he also got named the host of next year’s Oscars.
WORST
9. Shia LaBeouf
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The actor displayed some peculiar behavior this year, wearing a paper bag over his head to a film premiere, staging a strange performance art piece, and getting arrested for causing a disturbance at a performance of Cabaret.
10. Amanda Bynes
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The former child star’s troubles continued in 2014, as she was arrested for a DUI in September and admitted to a psychiatric facility shortly after. Let's not even dive into those Twitter rants, as it's too sad and messy to write about.
11. Bill Cosby
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A series of rape allegations changed our view of the former sitcom star.
12. Robin Thicke
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The singer has fallen far from the 2013 success of his hit “Blurred Lines.” 2014 brought lawsuits and accusations about his writing. His album Paula, a desperate (and creepy) attempt to win back his estranged wife Paula Patton, was a flop.
13. Justin Bieber
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Justin didn’t release a new album this year, instead encountering a number of legal problems. He was arrested twice, as well as charged with vandalism. And worst of all, he totally screwed things up with Selena Gomez.
14. Gwyneth Paltrow
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In March, the actress announced her separation from Coldplay singer Chris Martin, her husband of ten years. Unfortunately, the public responded by making fun of her and the phrase she used to describe their separation, “conscious uncoupling.”
15. Teresa Giudice
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey star and her husband pled guilty to fraud charges, and she was sentenced to 15 months in prison.
16. James Franco
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After lashing out at a New York Times critic for a mild criticism of his performance in Broadway’s Of Mice and Men, the actor made headlines again by sending suggestive Instagram messages to a 17-year-old girl.
To everyone who had a good year, congratulations! To those who didn't, 2015 is almost here.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic Selma leads this year's African-American Film Critics Association awards with Best Film, Director and Lead Actor wins on Monday (08Dec14). The drama about the civil rights leader has beaten out The Imitation Game and Theory of Everything for the Best Film prize, while director Ava DuVernay and actor David Oyelowo are also winners - and John Legend and Common pick up the Best Song honour for Glory from the Selma soundtrack.
Other winners include Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Best Actress for Belle), Octavia Spencer (Supporting Actress for Black or White) and Tyler Perry (Gone Girl) and J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), who tied for the AAFCA Best Supporting Actor award.
The honours will officially be handed out in Hollywood on 4 February (15).